Archive for March, 2009
Win A Weaver Classic Rimfire Scope
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Weaver Optics is running a contest in which you can win a free Weaver Classic Rimfire 2.5-7 x 28mm rifle scope with an approximate retail value of $182.49. The contest runs through April 20, 2009, and requires you complete an entry form at their website.
Seattle Mayor Bans Firearms from Public Land by Decree Alone
Posted by: | CommentsSeattle Mayor Greg Nickles is still at it. Undaunted by public outcry against his actions, Nickles is moving forward with banning all firearms from Seattle’s parks by executive order. By his word alone, Nickles looks to violate Washington laws on concealed carry of firearms and preemption, the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, and the concept of a representative democracy. Read More→
Shooters Ridge Adds Magnum Performance To Their Line of Shooting Rests
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Shooters Ridge, a leader in shooting supports and accessories, continues their mission of bringing solid rests to hunters and shooters with their new Magnum Swivel Shooting Stick (MSRP: $106.95). Scheduled for a spring 2009 release, this new rest enhances a shooter’s ability to track game while helping deliver a steady, ethical shot. Read More→
Sports Injuries: Hunting Has Lowest Incidents of Injury
Posted by: | CommentsIn a March 2009 analysis published by the Unified Sportsmen of Florida, hunting is the safest sport enjoyed in the United States.
With only 239 injuries reported annually, only two injuries happen per 100,000 hunters each year. Compare this to the 4722 injuries in billards (15 per 100,000) and 37,891 injuries in golf (155 per 100,000). In fact hunting had both the lowest total number of injuries and the lowest number per 100,000 of the 23 sports studied. Read More→
Sig Sauer Only Shipping One Magazine with Handguns Now
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Sig Sauer announced they will ship only one magazine with all new pistols sold in the commercial market. Previously, Sig Sauer shipped two magazines with all of their pistols.
This change, effective immediately, has been made to address a “critical shortage of magazines throughout the industry,” and to allow Sig Sauer “to meet market demand and ship product in a timely manner.” Read More→
Useable Brass Cases Can Be Purchased from the Department of Defense Once Again
Posted by: | CommentsThe Defense Logistics Agency changed the policy on small arms brass cases again. It would now appear we are back to the original place. That is, the public can once again purchase expended brass from the Department of Defense without having to render it useless.
In response to several of my questions, Government Liquidation sent me the following response: Read More→
